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Christopher Newport University
Located in Newport News, VA, Christopher Newport University is a public university. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 86% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $23,015 per year. About 73% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $60,509 ten years after enrolling.
GPA range3.35–3.85
SAT (middle 50%)1060–1290
ACT (middle 50%)25–30
Test policyConsidered
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
73%
graduation rate
81%
freshman retention
$51,931
median earnings, 6yr
$60,509
median earnings, 10yr
What Christopher Newport requires
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Considered
From federal IPEDS data — what Christopher Newport requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).
- What is Christopher Newport University's acceptance rate?
- Christopher Newport University admits about 86% of applicants.
- How much does Christopher Newport University cost?
- At Christopher Newport University, the average net price after aid is about $23,015 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $33,766 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
- What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Christopher Newport University?
- The middle 50% of admitted students score 1060–1290 on the SAT and 25–30 on the ACT.
- What are Christopher Newport University's application deadlines?
- Christopher Newport University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, Early Action around Dec 1, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
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